. On Thu, 14 Mar 2002 15:22:35 -0500 Reef Fish wrote:

> But having all THAT cleared, it still appears to be that the tired-
> diver towing in "confined water" is a rather unnecesary and
> redundant requirement if the diver is expected to be able to perform
> the skill in OPEN WATER where it's most like where that skill will
> be required.
>
> To put the point LOGICALLY,
>
> It is inconceivable to me that a diver who can tow a diver in open
> water will fail to do so in "confined water".

That may be true....
This is covered by PADI's safety philosophy of not doing any skill in
open water without doing it in confined water first when it comes to the
open water course!


Michael
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Divers know the true meaning of peace of mind.